Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer

The primary function of this position is to provide program/project

engineering guidance in the support of developing new manufacturing

processes in the manufacturing of bulk cable, wiring harnesses, conduit

assemblies, electrical box assemblies, etc. as it relates to the

Military, Aerospace, Satellite, and Medical markets.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical support and design input for projects
• Conceive, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for bulk

cable, wiring harnesses, conduit assemblies, and various

interconnect/electromechanical assemblies that fit Vermillions technical

expertise

• Provide a wide range of technical and management expertise in the

various aspects of manufacturing

• Technically document procedures and processes
• Provide an interface between operations, sales, and engineering

Functions

• Ensure that requirements for efficient processes, practices, and

technologies for manufacturing are addressed on a timely basis

• Plan for and implement new programs and products into production in a

timely and cost effective manner

• Prepare and present relevant information for make or buy decisions and

program reviews

• Identify potential manufacturing-related risks on new and developing

programs; develop risk reduction plans to eliminate them

• Define tooling and manufacturing requirements for new programs
• Develop cost and operational justifications for acquisition of major

tooling

• Provide technical support to the shop floor for immediate corrective

actions

• Provide input as requested for manufacturing-related portions of cost

estimates for new and continuing programs

• Represent Operations in new production programs to ensure that

manufacturing requirements are fully understood by Program Management

and Design Engineering, and that program and design engineering

requirements are in turn supported by Manufacturing Engineering and

affected Operations functions

• Technically document procedures and processes
• Develop new automated processes utilizing the latest technology
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Program Management,

and outside vendors to set and meet schedules that will accommodate

customers delivery requirements

• Conduct root-cause analysis and propose corrective actions for

continuous improvement

• Actively participate on RPI (Rapid Product Improvement) teams and 5S

workshops

• Provides resolutions to manufacturing problems including, but not

limited to, processes, machines, or programming problems

• Supports facility and corporate strategic goals
• Creates and conducts structured training for manufacturing personnel

as assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform

each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below is representative of

The Qualifications Required To Successfully Fulfill The Obligations Of this position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

Perform The Essential Functions.

• A Bachelor's degree required
• At least two years experience in manufacturing required; cable/harness

industry preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes

together with work measurement and work standards

• Demonstrated project management experience
• Proficient in technical writings and good documentation skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Required

• Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve

problems effectively and establish priorities

• CAD, AutoCad, and Inventor Professional Series e perience preferred
• MRP system experience
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Windows and Office

applications, including Microsoft Access

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of quality workmanship standards (i.e. ANSI,

Mil-Specifications, ISO)

• This position requires the employee to have clear vision at 20 inches

or less (with or without the use of personal corrective eyewear or a

company-provided magnifying glass) in addition to color vision in order

to identify and distinguish colors